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Pinot Noir Smackdown on Twitter

August 8, 2011 – 8:29 am

Do you have a bottle of Pinot Noir to open next week? The 2nd Annual Pinot Noir Smackdown is scheduled on August 18. This online event takes place for 24 hours to accommodate all wine regions of the world. The event hashtag is #PinotSmackdown. This Pinot Noir event will use special hashtags that will indicate […]

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Stomp Grapes for Charity!

August 7, 2011 – 6:00 am

Saturday, August 13 in Hermann, Missouri, Stone Hill Winery will host a Grape Stomp that supports a local charity. The Sheltered Workshop in Hermann is for the physically and mentally challenged. Participants in the Grape Stomp have the opportunity to stomp 30 pounds of grapes with a two-minute limit. Winners will be based on the amount […]

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Wine Ice Cream Recipe

August 6, 2011 – 12:01 am

We first tried wine ice cream at the New Your’s State Fair several years ago. To help keep cool this summer, try this recipe for Wine Ice Cream provided by Chumeia Vineyards in Paso Robles, California. Cheers! Kathy Wine Ice Cream For your summer entertaining try this refreshing ice cream! Ingredients 1 c whole milk […]

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Weekend Winery Events

August 5, 2011 – 8:39 am

Enjoy the weekend at a winery event. If you don’t have plans for today, take a look at today’s events at wineries. You can learn more about our  advertisers at http://winetrailtraveler.com/listings/wineriesvineyards.php . Cheers! Kathy Sullivan Grape Creek Vineyards, Texas Event: Harvest Wine Trail Website Information Friday, August 5 Chateau Chantal, Michigan Event: Tapas Tour Web […]

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Chicken Cacciatore Recipe with a Dry, Red Wine

August 4, 2011 – 12:01 am

The recipe below is provided by Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market Association. Check out their website when you have the opportunity. Cheers! Kathy Chicken Cacciatore Ingredients 1 onion (sliced) 1 c green bell pepper (cored, sliced) ¾ c mushrooms (crimini or button, sliced) 3 medium cloves garlic (minced) 3 T olive oil 2 14-ounce cans whole […]

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Visit Michigan’s Lower Peninsula for a Wine Festival

August 3, 2011 – 4:07 pm

One of many pleasurable places to visit in the US is Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. We’ve visited the area three times and each time discover new to us features that we had missed before. On August 13, the Leelanau Wine, Food & Music Festival takes place featuring 16 wineries, a hard cider facility and a brewery. […]

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A Big Thank to Everyone who Visits the Wine Trail Traveler Website!

August 1, 2011 – 8:08 am

Yesterday, the last day of July, was a big deal here at Wine Trail Traveler, LLC. July ended with the largest number of visitors to the Wine Trail Traveler website. It was an exciting day as we are ahead of our business plan milestones. Thank you wine enthusiasts, wine lovers, food lovers, travelers, tourists, wine […]

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4th Annual “Wine under the Pines” Charity Event

July 31, 2011 – 9:40 am

Wine under the Pines takes place August 6 from 12 to 7pm at the Kimmel Orchard & Vineyard in Nebraska. Five Nebraska wineries and two breweries (one participant is both a winery and a brewery are participating in this charity event to benefit the American Red Cross Disaster Relief which is supporting those who were […]

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Shrimp and Orange Salad with Pomegranate/Pair with Cabernet Franc Rosé

July 30, 2011 – 12:00 pm

Below is a recipe from Casa-Dea Estates Winery for Shrimp and Orange Salad with Pomegranate. Paul Battilana, winemaker, at Casa Dea Estates Winery suggests pairing this recipe for Shrimp and Orange Salad with the Casa-Dea Estates Winery Cabernet Franc Rosé. If you have the opportunity be sure to visit Casa-Dea. The ambiance is great! Enjoy! Kathy […]

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Winery Charity Award Entry Deadline Almost Here!

July 29, 2011 – 5:23 pm

Markham Vineyards in Napa Valley is promoting a special philanthropic program and it ends July 31st! Non-profit organizations that work toward bettering their communities will want to take note. This year is the 4th Annual Mark of Distinction Initiative.  Two $25,000 grants will be given a nonprofit organization. In addition Markham Vineyards is producing two […]

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